2017
Dysfunctional Voiders—Medication Versus Urotherapy?
Arlen AM. Dysfunctional Voiders—Medication Versus Urotherapy? Current Urology Reports 2017, 18: 14. PMID: 28213858, DOI: 10.1007/s11934-017-0656-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDysfunctional voidingAggressive bowel regimenRefractory dysfunctional voidingMainstay of treatmentRole of pharmacotherapyCurrent treatment modalitiesBowel regimenLUT dysfunctionStandard urotherapyPersistent symptomsHome exercisesUrethral sphincterTreatment modalitiesBotulinum toxinHigh success rateSelect childrenBiofeedback programUrotherapyVoidingSuccess ratePharmacotherapyChildrenBiofeedbackRecent studiesAncillary role
2010
Safety and efficacy of spica casts for immobilization following initial bladder closure in classic bladder exstrophy
Arlen A, Cooper C, Morcuende J, Austin J. Safety and efficacy of spica casts for immobilization following initial bladder closure in classic bladder exstrophy. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2010, 7: 456-459. PMID: 20637699, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2010.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpica cast immobilizationBladder closureSpica castCast immobilizationClassic bladder exstrophy patientsCast-related complicationsInitial bladder closureMinor skin breakdownBladder exstrophy closureClassic bladder exstrophyBladder exstrophy patientsDuration of immobilizationUse of osteotomySuccess rateExstrophy patientsExstrophy closureMedian ageSerious complicationsMedian timePostoperative immobilizationSkin breakdownBladder exstrophyPelvic immobilizationCast changesExternal fixation